PS, I Love You (novel)
P. S. I Love You is a 2004 published novel by the Irish writer Cecelia Ahern. The book led in Germany, Ireland, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and the U.S. bestseller lists.
Action
Holly, a young woman from Dublin, obtained after many happy years with her husband Gerry suddenly the news that her husband suffers from a malignant brain tumor. From then on, the two see their life from a completely different angle. Holly tries at this time Gerry to make life as comfortable as possible and will do anything for him.
After half a year Gerry dies eventually, at the same time expires Holly in severe depression. She is desperate, sees no meaning in their lives and to have to get up in the morning daily torment. Her family and friends unsuccessfully try to support them as much as possible. One day Holly's mother calls and mentions that with her several letters subject that they have found. They were addressed to Holly and she should pick.
Eventually, this struggling through, to leave the house and visit her mother. Is Holly's name on the packing letters. There are ten letters tied together - all of Gerry. He had apparently written shortly before he died. The first letter contains a briefing. A passage from it: " My Dearest Holly, I do not know where and when you will read this letter, I just hope that you are well, that you are healthy and happy. You told me that you can not continue to live alone. You can, Holly. You are strong and brave, and you'll get through this. We had a wonderful time together and you were ... You were my life. I do not regret one day. (...) "
The other ten letters were intended for one month a year, from March to December, which should open it. At the end of each letter is always " P. S. I love you. " Holly followed the instruction and Gerry keeps alive for this time in the heart. She looks forward to every time on the following letter, which includes a new Asked by Gerry task or surprise. So Holly gets a trip to Lanzarote for her and her two friends Sharon and Denise.
In one of its tasks Holly Daniel learns. The two become friends and spend a lot of time together, which improves Holly's mood. You away. Of the attitude that their opponent has some sympathy for Holly, because Gerry's death was a heavy blow To do things they always did together with Gerry, such as the annual Christmas party, it shall continue to be difficult. At the Christmas party explains Daniel Holly that he would like to be with her and that she should think about whether she was ready for a relationship. After much thought Holly is that she is not yet ready for a new relationship and missing her man too. Nevertheless, it shall take courage again to face new challenges and to live their lives.
Importance of the book market
When choosing the popular book by the German ZDF 2004 PS was I love you voted at number 84. In one launched in April 2006 by the German reader survey, the book was ranked 8 of favorite books.
Filming
The film adaptation of the book was released on December 21, 2007 in theaters in the USA and since January 17, 2008 in the German cinemas. Directed by Richard LaGravenese Hilary Swank plays the role of Holly, play in other roles Gerard Butler, Lisa Kudrow, Harry Connick Jr., Gina Gershon, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Kathy Bates and James Marsters.
However, the book and film differ in many ways, both in terms of the act itself as well as people and places.